2009
29th
Sep
Different types of Outdoor Cat5e/6 cables
Written By TylerCMX—–Cat5e/Cat6
- Covered in a PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) jacket
- Has insulation around the conductor wires surrounded by a jacket
- Above ground use
- Ex. Running a Cat5e cable above ground in a conduit.
CMXF—–Cat5e/Cat6
- Covered in a PVC Jacket and flooded core
- The flooded core is a gel fill which protects the twisted pair inside the jacket for extra protection
- Underground use
- Ex. Running a Cat5e cable underneath a walkway.
CMXT—–Cat5e/Cat6
- Covered in a PVC Jacket, AL Foil, and a water proof tape
- Direct Burial w/ water proof tape (dry)
- Underground in wet conditions use
- Ex. Running a Cat5e cable underground in flood prone area.